My next guest is Alexis Kienlen, who is originally from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and now calls Edmonton, Alberta home. Her path to becoming a well known Agriculture and Agri-food reporter may surprise you. Alexis did not grow up thinking she would have a career writing about Food and the people who grow it. Yet, today she is fully entrenched in the world of Agriculture and Agri-Food.

Alexis has an Honours Degree in International Studies from the University of Saskatchewan, and a Graduate Diploma from Concordia University (Montreal).

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She is the author of four books- two books of poetry, a biography and the forthcoming novel, “Mad Cow”, which will be available in April 2020. Alexis currently works as a reporter for “Alberta Farmer” newspaper. Her poems, articles and fiction pieces have appeared in publications and websites across Canada.

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Join Alexis and I in Episode #6 as we discuss the twists of turns her career has taken her. If you have a friend who loves the art of writing, send them this episode. Enjoy!